Clinical Scientist

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Clinical Scientist Jobs in South Africa at Signant Health

Title: Clinical Scientist

Company: Signant Health

Location: South Africa

About Signant Health

At Signant Health, we help bring life-changing treatments to patients faster. We are a global evidence generation company that supports clinical trials with smart technology, scientific expertise, and hands-on operational support — so better data leads to better decisions in healthcare. We embrace AI and advanced technologies to enhance every aspect of what we do, from data analysis to operational efficiency.

Our teams work at the intersection of science, technology, and patient experience, delivering digital solutions powered by AI innovation that make clinical trials more efficient, more accurate, and more accessible around the world. Trusted by leading pharmaceutical companies and CROs, our platforms and services support studies across more than 90 countries and have contributed to hundreds of new drug approvals.

If you are motivated by meaningful work, global impact, and innovation in clinical research and digital health — including the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies — you will find purpose and opportunity at Signant Health.

About the Role:

The Clinical Scientist in the Digital Health Sciences team will provide scientific consultation to internal and external stakeholders on the use of eCOA and other digital health technologies, including eConsent and sensors and wearables, in clinical trials. The Clinical Scientist will review clinical study protocols from prospective and current customers to identify scientific and technological requirements of the clinical trial and provide advice on solution design and development. The Clinical Scientist will support pre-sales, capabilities, bid defense, requirement gathering, and design meetings. Additionally, the Clinical Scientist will provide scientific input to product development to ensure that new capabilities address the scientific requirements of future implementations, and work on marketing initiatives. The Clinical Scientist will provide consultation services through special client or internal projects and research initiatives.

What you will do:

• Support the commercial team by analysing study protocols and other relevant study documents, documenting study requirements and presenting scientific content in client meetings.
• Advise technical, operations, and client teams on the development of eCOA solutions to ensuring the solution design meets the clinical trial objectives.
• Provide consultation services in the form of special projects on client-specific scientific requests or external initiatives.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the most recent industry best practices and regulatory requirements for clinical outcome assessments (COA).
• Stay on the leading edge of eCOA and digital health technologies through participation in industry forums and working groups, and through collaboration with clients, Key Opinion Leaders.
• Develop thought leadership materials and relevant scientific and research content to demonstrate the company’s scientific expertise internally and externally.
• Present and promote Signant Health in the industry, including active participation in industry forums, conferences, presentations, webinars and publications on selected topics.
• Manage time across multiple concurrent projects.
• Develop training and marketing materials.
• Other responsibilities will be assigned as required.

DECISION MAKING AND INFLUENCE

• Facilitates and maintains team and company culture of collegiality, respect, and professional support.
• Considers all products and services in the context of providing the clinical trial study participant with an optimal clinical trial participation experience; identifies and drives areas for product and service improvement; provides feedback based on practice for areas of potential research; participates in patient centric research efforts.
• Likewise considers all products and services in the context of the clinical trial research study sites.
• Maintains Signant Health as highly regarded for scientific expertise and industry leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (PhD preferable) in biological science or healthcare.
• 1-3 years’ experience in clinical trial technology or related industry, preferably in client-facing role.
• In-depth understanding of clinical research and the drug development cycleKnowledge of clinical outcome assessments (COA) and related science and/or eConsent, EDC, sensors/wearables Proven ability to multitasking, time management and task-oriented performance; able to work in a fast-paced environmentBusiness driven and business growth savvy Familiar with the bridge between technology and science in digital health technologies for clinical trials Proven ability to be an effective, positive team player who can work across teams and in a matrix environment.Ability to develop expertise in new fields through research and networkingExcellent knowledge of spoken and written English.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience in commercial pre-award activities, such as capabilities and bid-defence meetings, and/or solution design and requirement gathering.
• Experience in the development and use of ePRO or eCOA solutions for clinical trials.
• Can easily communicate with clients and all levels within the organization.

Why Signant Health?

At Signant Health, your work has real impact. Everything we build, support, and deliver helps advance clinical research and bring new treatments to patients faster — improving lives around the world. Our teams combine science, technology, and operational expertise to solve complex clinical trial challenges, and every role contributes to that mission.

We offer a collaborative, global environment where you can grow your career while working alongside experts across clinical, technology, data, and operations, with opportunities to learn, take ownership, and drive meaningful innovation — not just maintain the status quo.

If you are looking for purpose-driven work, smart colleagues, and the opportunity to help shape the future of clinical research and digital health, Signant Health is the place to do it.